Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice B

This course focuses on the development of core occupational therapy skills. Students are required to demonstrate skills in information gathering, service delivery (intervention/ program planning and implementation), service evaluation and documentation, and practice these skills in an ethical and professional manner. Students are expected to describe and apply clinical reasoning processes, including relevant conceptual and professional practice theories and frameworks, and demonstrate good communication and self-management skills. Placement structure, including number of placements, placement length and placement dates will vary depending on whether students are an industry or research honours student and also on individual placement providers. During placement it is envisaged that students will be introduced to a mixed case load of clients for example, fast and slow stream rehabilitation of clients with mental health, musculoskeletal or neurological conditions. Professional accreditation requires a minimum level of 1000 hours clinical exposure. Attendance at professional placements will contribute to meeting this requirement for professional recognition as an Occupational Therapist.